LPT
A name frequently used by operating systems to identify a printer. Although LPT originally stood for line printer terminal, it is now used more generally to identify any type of printer.
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A motherboard form factor used in some desktop model PCs. The distinguishing characteristic of LPX is that expansion boards are inserted into a riser that contains several slots. So the expansion boards are parallel to the motherboard rather than perpendicular to it as in other common form factors, such as AT and ATX. The LPX […]
- LRC
Short for longitudinal redundancy check, it is an error detection and checking method used to verify the accuracy of stored or transmitted data. LRC works by generating a parity bit from a specified string of bits on a longitudinal track.
- LSI
(1) Short for large-scale integration. (2) Short for Latent semantic indexing.
- LTHB
Short for Life to Half Brightness, LTHB is a term used when describing the expected lifespan of plasma displays. LTHB is specifically the number of operating hours you can expect to obtain from your plasma display before the brightness begins to fade from its original state.
- LTO
Short for Linear Tape Open, a technology that was developed jointly by HP, IBM and Certance (Seagate) to provide a clear and viable choice in an increasingly complex array of tape storage options. LTO technology is an “open format” technology, which means that users will have multiple sources of product and media. and the open […]